All shredders need shredder oil to continue functioning properly. Paper dust builds up inside the cutting assembly and after time this sediment can become packed together like cement. Oil softens this residue, allowing the cutting head to clean itself. Most manufacturers recommend oiling the cutter once every 30 minutes of accumulative shredding but an easy way to remember is just to oil your paper shredder every time you change the bag or empty its bin. Cross cut shredders require regular applications of shredder oil while strip cut can go for longer periods without decreased performance. Machines that are used more heavily will need more lubrication and a shredder under heavy usage will need oil about once every four hours.

Shredder oil can be applied in two ways - either some can be placed on a sheet of paper, another sheet placed on top and the 'sandwich' passed through the machine (repeated if necessary to ensure the whole cutter length is treated) or a small amount can be sprayed or dropped directly onto the cutters through the shredder mouth. Take 1-2 seconds to oil from one side of the opening to the other and then turn the machine in reverse for about 10-15 seconds to allow the oil to transfer to all parts of the cutting head. Finally, shred a few sheets of paper to remove any excess oil.

NOTE: Shredder oil is of a special formulation which leaves no residue on the cutters. Other oils will attract paper dust and in turn clog the cutting head.

 

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